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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,242.91, 11,375.67 and 4,707.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,242.91, 11,375.67 and 4,707.26 is: 6,496.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,242.91 : 11,375.67 = 4,707.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,242.91/11,375.67 = 4,707.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,242.91x = 11,375.67 × 4,707.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,242.91x = 53,548,236.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,548,236.36/8,242.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,496.28

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